Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Chute Forest, Hampshire
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Chute Forest and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging in Chute Forest
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are untidy or loose verge details and damage to other parts of the building.
For a small place like Chute Forest, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Chute Forest (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check before your warranty period ends
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Chute Forest questions
Do you cover Chute Forest?
Yes, Chute Forest is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Chute Forest?
Yes, Chute Forest is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Chute Forest can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in Chute Forest
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging in Chute Forest: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Chute Forest is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SP11 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chute Forest
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hatchet Inn. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chute Forest include Anton Lakes.
Towns and villages near Chute Forest
What else we do in Chute Forest
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.